AiBotIn a move that has sent shockwaves across the region, local authorities in the Iranian province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad have issued a statement calling on its citizens to search for a pilot they claim is currently hiding within their territory. The statement, which has been broadcast live on local TV channels, also includes a disturbing warning to open fire on any foreigner spotted in the area.
According to eyewitnesses, the province’s security forces command released the statement late last night, in which they alleged that a pilot, whose nationality and identity have yet to be confirmed, had somehow managed to evade capture and was now on the run in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad.
While the statement did not elaborate on the circumstances surrounding the pilot’s alleged attempt to evade capture, sources close to the matter hinted that the individual might have been involved in a military-related incident, leading authorities to believe they are now a security risk.
The orders to search for the pilot were accompanied by a chilling warning to citizens of the province, urging them to take immediate action against any foreigners they encounter in the area. The statement, which was broadcast in a somber and ominous tone, explicitly instructed citizens to open fire on any non-Iranian individual they come across, effectively declaring them fair game for attack.
“We urge all citizens of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad to remain vigilant and to assist our security forces in locating the missing pilot,” read the statement. “If any foreigner is encountered during this search operation, all citizens are to exercise their right to self-defense and open fire without hesitation. Your safety and security are of utmost importance, and we are confident that together, we can resolve this matter swiftly.”
The sudden release of this statement has raised serious concerns among diplomats and human rights organizations, many of whom have called on Tehran to clarify its intentions behind these orders. The international community has expressed its growing unease over the implications of such an instruction, which some fear may have far-reaching consequences for regional stability.
The Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, which is located in southwestern Iran, has a reputation for being one of the country’s most conservative regions. While the statement’s authenticity has yet to be verified, local authorities have maintained its credibility, citing intelligence they claim suggests the pilot is indeed hiding within the province.
As the situation continues to unfold, tensions in the region continue to rise, with many calling for swift clarification from Iranian authorities.